Protective POLY-GLASS™
& POLYESTER PUTTY
Marine Part A 970-B-703 Putty-Dark Grey
Coatings Part B
Part B
531-0-006
531-0-001
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Red
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Clear
Revised: February 8, 2016 TRM.60
Product Description Recommended Uses
POLY-GLASS POLYESTER PUTTY is a dark gray, flexible poly- • Over riveted and welded joints
ester putty formulated for tank laminating work. It is used over
welded and riveted seams to form chine coves and to smooth • To form chine coves in storage tanks
floor structures such as sumps, pipe support brackets, and floating
roof leg support pads in conjunction with Poly-Glass Reinforced • For fairing and smoothing sharp angles to provide a smooth
Polyester or Magnaplate Vinyl Ester reinforced laminating resins.
transition
Poly-Glass Putty is supplied as a flowable liquid, permitting easy
mixing and complete catalyst dispersion. However, upon addition
of a small amount of water, the consistency stiffens into a viscous • For smoothing floor structures such as support brackets and leg
mass which allows applications up to two inches thick. support pads
• For use over steel or concrete
Product Characteristics Performance Characteristics
Finish: Low Sheen Consult your Sherwin-Williams representative for specif-
ic application, temperature, concentration, and exposure
Color: Dark Gray recommendations.
Volume Solids: 100% ± 2% (mixed)
VOC (calculated): <50 g/L; 0.3 lb/gal, mixed
Mix Ratio:
Use MEK Peroxide Catalyst at the rate of 2.0 fluid ounces per gal-
lon of Part A. See Application Bulletin.
Recommended Spreading Rate:
One gallon (3.78L) of Poly-Glass Putty will cover approximate-
ly 10 lineal feet of 3 inch radius cove on chine of a welded tank
or approximately 20-25 lineal feet of welded floor plate seam.
Riveted construction will require more putty. These figures are
approximate.
Drying Schedule:
@ 77°F/25°C
50% RH
To touch: 1 hour
To recoat:
minimum: 1-2 hours
maximum: 6 days
Full cure: 1-2 days
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating.
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
Pot Life: 40-60 minutes
Sweat-in-Time: None required
Shelf Life: 3 months, unopened
Store indoors at 77°F (25°C).
Flash Point: 88°F (31°C), PMCC, mixed
Reduction: Not recommended
Clean Up: MEK, R6K10
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Protective POLY-GLASS™
& POLYESTER PUTTY
Marine Part A 970-B-703 Putty-Dark Grey
Coatings Part B
Part B
531-0-006
531-0-001
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Red
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Clear
Revised: February 8, 2016 Product Information TRM.60
Recommended Systems Surface Preparation
Dry Film Thickness / ct. Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil,
Mils (Microns) dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure
adequate adhesion.
Steel:
1 ct. Corobond Vinyl Ester Primer 2.0-3.0 (50-75) Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface prepara-
1 ct. Poly-Glass Polyester Putty, as needed up to 2" maximum tion information.
thickness
1 ct. Poly-Glass Polyester Resin with 40.0-45.0 (1000-1125) Minimum recommended surface preparation:
Iron & Steel
1½ oz. glass mat Immersion: SSPC-SP10/NACE 2, 2-3 mils
1 ct. Poly-Glass Polyester Resin with 15.0-20.0 (375-500) (50-75 microns) profile
Wax Solution Concrete
Immersion*: SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI
Total laminate thickness 55.0-65.0 (1375-1625) No. 310.2R, CSP 4-6
*Primer required
Surface Preparation Standards
NOTE: In the event of a serious soilside corrosion potential, a Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
double layer of laminate is recommended, for a total thickness of White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
95-110 mils (2375-2750 microns). When applying a double laminate, Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
the wax solution is only added into the final gel coat. Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted C
Rusted St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Power Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted D St
Rusted C 3
St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use,
other systems may be appropriate. Tinting
Do not tint.
Application Conditions
Temperature: 60°F (16°C) minimum, 110°F (43°C)
maximum
(air, surface, material)
At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.
Ordering Information
Packaging:
Part A: 5 gallon (18.9L) containers
Part B: 1 gallon (3.78L) containers MEKP
Weight: 12.4 ± 0.2 lb/gal ; 1.5 Kg/L, mixed
Safety Precautions
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
instructions.
Warranty
Disclaimer The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Application Bulletin. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Protective POLY-GLASS™
& POLYESTER PUTTY
Marine Part A 970-B-703 Putty-Dark Grey
Coatings Part B
Part B
531-0-006
531-0-001
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Red
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Clear
Revised: February 8, 2016 Application Bulletin TRM.60
Surface Preparations Application Conditions
Temperature: 60°F (16°C) minimum, 110°F (43°C)
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all maximum
oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to (air, surface, material)
ensure adequate adhesion. At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Iron & Steel (immersion service) Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Near White Metal
Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Blast clean all surfaces
Application Equipment
using a sharp, angular abrasive for optimum surface profile (2-3
mils / 50-75 microns). Remove all weld spatter and round all sharp The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
edges. Prime any bare steel the same day as it is cleaned or before be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
flash rusting occurs. equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
Prime all blast-cleaned surface with Corobond VE Primer, applied compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
at a dry film thickness of 2.0-3.0 mils (50-75 microns). existing environmental and application conditions.
Note: Make sure there is no moisture on the substrate prior to
application. Reduction ������������������������Not recommended
Concrete and Masonry
Clean-up ��������������������������MEK, R6K10
For surface preparation, refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI No.
310.2R, CSP 4-6. Surfaces should be thoroughly clean and dry.
Concrete and mortar must be cured at least 28 days @ 75°F (24°C). Equipment:
Remove all loose mortar and foreign material. Surface must be • Trowel
free of laitance, concrete dust, dirt, form release agents, moisture • Stiff Bristle Brush
curing membranes, loose cement and hardeners. • Putty Knife
Primer required. • Squeegee
If surface deterioration presents an unacceptably rough surface, • Other applicable tools
prime with Corobond Vinyl Ester Primer. Poly-Glass Polyester Putty
is recommended to patch and resurface damaged concrete.
Fill all cracks, voids and bugholes with Poly-Glass Polyester
Putty. If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent
equipment may be substituted.
Follow the standard methods listed below when applicable:
ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Cleaning Concrete.
ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete.
ASTM D4260 Standard Practice for Etching Concrete.
ASTM F1869 Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor
Emission Rate of Concrete.
SSPC-SP 13/Nace 6 Surface Preparation of Concrete.
ICRI No. 310.2R Concrete Surface Preparation.
Concrete, Immersion Service:
For surface preparation, refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, Section
4.3.1 or 1.3.2 or ICRI No. 310.2R, CSP 4-6.
Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Hand Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-
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Protective POLY-GLASS™
& POLYESTER PUTTY
Marine Part A 970-B-703 Putty-Dark Grey
Coatings Part B
Part B
531-0-006
531-0-001
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Red
Catalyst MEK Peroxide Clear
Revised: February 8, 2016 Application Bulletin TRM.60
Application Procedures Performance Tips
Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include
Mixing Instructions: Agitate each container thoroughly with low an application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or po-
speed power agitation prior to catalyst addition. ALWAYS ADD
CATALYST FIRST, PRIOR TO ADDING WATER. Add MEK Per- rosity of the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method
oxide at the rate of 2.0 fluid ounces per gallon (3.78L) or 10.0 fluid of application, various surface irregularities, material lost during
ounces per 5 gallons (18.9L). Mix thoroughly with low speed power mixing, spillage, overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive
agitation. To thicken, add water at the rate if 1.0 fluid ounce per gal-
lon (3.78L) or 5.0 fluid ounces per 5 gallons (18.9L). Mix thoroughly. film build.
Poly-Glass Putty will thicken to a heavy, slump-free consistency.
Poly-Glass Putty may be used without water for filling corrosion No reduction of material is recommended as it can affect film build,
pits on floor plates. Variation from specified amounts may interfere
with curing reaction and lead to shrinkage or cracking. (Acceptable appearance, and adhesion.
range of MEK Peroxide catalyst is 1.5 to 3.5 oz. per gallon (3.78L),
depending on application and environmental conditions. Do not mix previously catalyzed material with new.
Application:
Apply thickened Poly-Glass Putty to chine and floor plate lap seams
of welded and riveted tanks using a trowel or putty knife. Fill com- Do not apply the material beyond recommended pot life.
pletely to provide a smooth transition from plate to plate or floor to
shell. Fill welded chines to a 3 inch radius cover. Fill riveted chines
as necessary to cove the rivet heads and form a smooth cove. It
is helpful to use a pre-cut template to strike off excess putty and
provide a uniform cross-section. Do not apply thicker than 2 inches
in a single application. Poly-Glass Putty may be used without wa-
ter addition to fill corrosion pits on floor. Pour out and squeegee
excess material. Do not use for lap seams or chine cove without
water thickening.
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading
rate as indicated below:
Recommended Spreading Rate:
One gallon (3.78L) of Poly-Glass Putty will cover approximate-
ly 10 lineal feet of 3 inch radius cove on chine of a welded tank
or approximately 20-25 lineal feet of welded floor plate seam.
Riveted construction will require more putty. These figures are
approximate.
Drying Schedule:
@ 77°F/25°C
50% RH
To touch: 1 hour
To recoat:
minimum: 1-2 hours
maximum: 6 days
Full cure: 1-2 days Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. characteristics and properties.
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
Pot Life: 40-60 minutes Safety Precautions
Sweat-in-Time: None required
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Application of coating above maximum or below minimum
recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating
performance. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
Clean Up Instructions instructions.
Clean spills and spatters immediately with Reducer MEK, R6K10.
Clean tools immediately after use with Reducer MEK, R6K10. Follow
manufacturer's safety recommendations when using any solvent. Warranty
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing
Disclaimer defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Application Bulletin.
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